Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Duchess of Richmond's Monument
Duchess of Richmond's Monument — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Duchess of Richmond's Monument is a memorial located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 24/03/1988 Local Authority Moray Planning Authority Moray Parish Bellie NGR NJ 37310 57483 Coordinates 337310, 857483 — Dated 1887. Pyramidal obelisk. Mixed random rubble with dark bullfaced quoins and base course. Inserted inscribed plaque (See Notes). Worn cast-iron bench seat encircles base of monument. Approximate measurements: base - 18' x 18' on plan height - 30'. — Plaque inscribed 'This cairn is erected in memory of Frances Harriet, Duchess of Richmond, 1887';. Obelisk constructed on site of 'Ranald's Cross'. A good example of an obelisk monument, the Whiteash Cairn forms a significant feature in the landscape. Frances Harriet Greville married Charles Gordon-Lennox, the 6th Duke of Richmond (1818-1903) on 28 November 1843. Owned by Forestry Commission Scotland.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Duchess of Richmond's Monument is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates the Duchess of Richmond and is noted for its significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6030, -3.0506
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB55 6RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- osm: way/1361415274 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duchess of Richmond's Monument?
- Duchess of Richmond's Monument is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB55 6RH).
- Is Duchess of Richmond's Monument a listed building?
- Duchess of Richmond's Monument is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Duchess of Richmond's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Duchess of Richmond's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Duchess of Richmond's Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB55 6RH. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.